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Obama greets India on Republic Day

Obama greets India on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

United States President has greeted India on its Republic Day. In a brief message, he said the US and India shared belief in values of liberty, pluralism, and religious tolerance.

US proud to stand with Israel as its strongest ally: Obama

US proud to stand with Israel as its strongest ally: Obama

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Barack Obama on Wednesday landed in Israel on his first visit to the Jewish state as United States President in what is expected to be a show of America's unwavering support to its closest ally in the region which is grappling with the Syrian crisis and Iran's nuclear programme.

'Don't boo vote': Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally

'Don't boo vote': Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Obama repeatedly told the crowd to "hold up" as Hillary Clinton's supporters started booing a man who stood up with the sign supporting the Republican presidential nominee.

At Rashtrapati Bhavan, Obama raises a toast to Indo-US 'dosti'

At Rashtrapati Bhavan, Obama raises a toast to Indo-US 'dosti'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Obama joked that he too wanted to wear a Modi kurta.

Kashmir: Obama's first foreign policy mistake

Kashmir: Obama's first foreign policy mistake

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

The statement by United States president-elect Barack Obama regarding American intervention in Kashmir is his first foreign policy mistake, a leading expert on South Asia said on Tuesday. A Kashmir initiative by America, however veiled, can undermine improving India-US ties, Selig S Harrison, director of Asia Programme at the Center for International Policy and a senior scholar of the Woodrow Wilson International, said an opinion piece published in The Washington Times.

Obama appoints Vinai Thummalapally as Ambassador

Obama appoints Vinai Thummalapally as Ambassador

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

President Barack Obama has nominated his friend and former room-mate and major campaign fund-raiser Vinai Thummalapally of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the next US Ambassador to Belize, the only country in Central America where English is the official language.

S Kumars may acquire Obama's tailor

S Kumars may acquire Obama's tailor

Rediff.com25 May 2009

The textile firm is close to acquiring Hartmarx Corporation, along with London-based private equity firm Emerisque Brands for a total amount of $119 million.

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Obama asks Congress to grant war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State.

We want our money back, Obama tells Wall Street

We want our money back, Obama tells Wall Street

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

As the Wall Street companies have begun generating profits and dolling out hefty bonuses to its executives, US President Barack Obama said that America now wants its money back which was spent to rescue these firms from economic crisis.

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in the race to the White House who has devoted her entire life to the people of America, outgoing US President Barack Obama has said.

Obama-Cameron 'bromance' NAUSEATING, says UK oppn

Obama-Cameron 'bromance' NAUSEATING, says UK oppn

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed that United States President Barack Obama 'tucked him up in bed' while he was on board Air Force One during his recent trip to America.

Kal Penn back on the stump for Obama at Democratic meet

Kal Penn back on the stump for Obama at Democratic meet

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Indian-American actor and erstwhile White House official, Kalpesh Suresh Modi alias Kal Penn used his prime time slot on the opening day at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, to both introduce a sense of levity and comic relief as well as implore young people to get enthused once again to re-elect Obama

We have pulled economy back from the brink: Obama

We have pulled economy back from the brink: Obama

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

US President Barack Obama said the "bold and decisive" steps taken by his administration after inauguration has pulled America's economy back from the brink.

Obama keen to cut tax sops to cos outsourcing jobs

Obama keen to cut tax sops to cos outsourcing jobs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Making a strong pitch to discourage outsourcing of jobs, United States President Barack Obama on Monday said that America's current tax structure gives incentives for shipping jobs overseas, a trend that needs to be reversed with incentives aimed at creating jobs inside the country.

Obama's Inauguration costliest one in history

Obama's Inauguration costliest one in history

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

This weekend, America's capital city will welcome thousands of government officials and dignitaries from the US and around the world. Over 10,000 buses will carry 500,000 riders into Washington, DC, doubling the city's population. On Inauguration Day, the Metro is expected to have a 17-hour rush hour. District bars will be open 24 hours a day for five straight days.To manage an event of this scale, the District of Columbia will spend a mammoth $47 million. It is not enough.

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

However, nothing is definitively known about the motivation behind this mass shooting, he told reporters at the White House on Sunday afternoon.

US economy in a good position to compete: Obama

US economy in a good position to compete: Obama

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Obama said there is need to fix the broken immigration system that strengthens economy and national security.

Obama dines in Kansas with those who wrote to him

Obama dines in Kansas with those who wrote to him

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Four Kansas residents who wrote letters to Barack Obama about their struggle and success in US's heartland were in for a surprise when they were taken out for a dinner by the President.

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Nitin Singh, tourist guide, spent 75 minutes with Donald and Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. 'They were very down to earth and listening to me intently as I told them the story of the Taj and the Mughals.'

Obama asks Congress to ratify START treaty

Obama asks Congress to ratify START treaty

Rediff.com19 May 2010

President Barack Obama dispatched three of his top officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defence Secretary Robert Gates, to the Capital Hill to make a convincing case for a Congressional ratification of the New STRAT treaty with Russia that proposes to reduces the nuclear stockpiles of the nations by one-third.

7 in 10 Indians have confidence in Obama. Do you?

7 in 10 Indians have confidence in Obama. Do you?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

When US President Barack Obama travels to India next month, he will be visiting a country where both he and America are immensely popular along with its own leaders like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, according to an opinion poll.

Anybody with a good idea can prosper in US: Obama

Anybody with a good idea can prosper in US: Obama

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

The United States is a country where anybody with a good idea can prosper and anyone with talent can succeed, President Barack Obama has said.

How Obama tried to barter with Pak using Kashmir

How Obama tried to barter with Pak using Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama secretly offered Pakistan in 2009 that he would nudge India towards negotiations on Kashmir in lieu of it ending support to terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Taliban, but much to his disappointment Islamabad rejected the offer.

Obama denounces 'bigotry' in veiled shot at Trump

Obama denounces 'bigotry' in veiled shot at Trump

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The president's remarks follow Trump calling for a "total and complete shutdown" of Muslims entering the US.

US is not at war with Islam, says Obama

US is not at war with Islam, says Obama

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Reaching out to the Muslim world, United States President Barack Obama on Monday said that America "is not and will never be at war with Islam" as he sought to rope in close ally Turkey in the critical fight against terrorism. "The United States is not and never will be at war with Islam. In fact, our partnership with the Muslim world is critical ... in rolling back a fringe ideology that people of all faiths reject," Obama said during his first state visit to a Muslim nation

Obama and hope: Some personal observations

Obama and hope: Some personal observations

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

'As priorities go, if the new White House can prevent girls schools from being closed down and burnt by the neo-Taliban and their ilk, life will be more 'hopeful' for a whole generation in Pakistan-Afghanistan that is already paying a heavy gender price.'

US here to stay as Pacific power: Obama's message to China

US here to stay as Pacific power: Obama's message to China

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

In a clear message to China, President Barack Obama on Thursday said that United States will maintain its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region despite budget cuts, saying that America was "here to stay" as a Pacific power.

When President Obama danced to Meebai Koli

When President Obama danced to Meebai Koli

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The students of Holy Name High School may have been welcoming the most powerful man on earth, but they were not short on humour.

How Obama's victory will affect Indian stock markets

How Obama's victory will affect Indian stock markets

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

On the day Obama won, Indian markets reacted positively; even IT stocks gained. Will the trend continue?

US not at war with peace loving Islam, says Obama

US not at war with peace loving Islam, says Obama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Asserting that the majority of the Muslims across the world are peace loving and do not support extremist ideologies, Obama said the US is at war with terrorists and murderers who had perverted Islam.

2014 best year of job creation in US since 1990s: Obama

2014 best year of job creation in US since 1990s: Obama

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

In November alone businesses created 314,000 new jobs, Obama said.

WATCH: When Obama was caught on camera pumping iron

WATCH: When Obama was caught on camera pumping iron

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

He may be the president of the United States of America but he is no different from an ordinary man when it comes to lifting weights, grimacing and panting.

US a beacon of hope for people: Barack Obama

US a beacon of hope for people: Barack Obama

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

"On July 4th, 1776, a small band of patriots declared that we were a people created equal -- free to think and worship and live as we please. It was a declaration heard around the world -- that we were no longer colonists, we were Americans, and our destiny would not be determined for us; it would be determined by us," Obama said in his address to the nation on occasion of America's independence day.

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Identifying Islamic State terrorists as uniquely brutal, United States President Barack Obama has announced that the country will lead a broad coalition to roll back the threat posed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his militia.

Obama on why US will always be a 'triple-A' country

Obama on why US will always be a 'triple-A' country

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

President Barack Obama on Monday strongly defended US credit after a historic debt downgrade by rating agency S&P and said America will always be AAA nation as its economic problems were 'eminently solvable', given the political will.

Obama to extend higher taxes for the rich

Obama to extend higher taxes for the rich

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

US President Barack Obama has defended his administration's push for extension of a payroll tax break package, which has run into a Republican roadblock in Congress, emphasising the widening inequality between the rich and middle class in America.

Stop whining and focus on winning votes: Obama to Trump

Stop whining and focus on winning votes: Obama to Trump

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday slammed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for making false allegations about rigging of the elections and asked the real estate tycoon to stop whining and make his case to get votes.

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

Obama's Indian classmate to attend his inaugration

Obama's Indian classmate to attend his inaugration

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Four persons have been invited to the inaugration of Barack Obama in Washington. America. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife, United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi, business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and Dr Surat Singh, a lawyer at the Supreme court who was Obama's class mate at Harvad Law School.

US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

US IT industry has opposed Obama's move to tax overseas earnings.